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ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comThu, 22 Feb 2018 04:12:38 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: steves11http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020790
Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:33:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020790Maybe they can switch head coaches with Dallas. Shanahan working for Jerry Jones would be fun to watch.
]]>By: rdrs68http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020623
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:23:23 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020623spoken like a “good” team player who is making sure he has a shot at working in the organization in his post retirement years.
]]>By: fordmandalayhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020590
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:11:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020590“We agree!” – signed; the Dallas Cowboys, NY Giants, Philadelphia Eagles.
]]>By: gpete1962http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020528
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:46:06 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020528Fletcher’s a Class act and wouldn’t take a shot at Shanny even though he deserves it.

Good luck London on your post football life!

]]>By: steelersaregodsteamhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020507
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:39:04 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020507By all means, keep him. The rest of the league will thank you.
]]>By: kingpelhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020473
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:22:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020473At this point the MLB has more credibility than the QB, HC and Owner combined.
]]>By: olefballcoachhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020451
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 22:11:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020451REDSKINS!!!!
]]>By: kerryc21realtyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020327
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:19:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020327Honestly, how can you keep him after this disaster of a year on and off the field
]]>By: 1logicalvoicesayshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020323
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:18:41 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020323I am just ashamed and embarrassed to be a fan of this mess of an organization. I really think that next year I’m going to cheer for another team. I can’t continue to sit here and watch while this classless organization makes move after stupid move. Shanahan is the most overrated coach in the history of sports, his son is a plug with daddy issues, RG3 is a bust, the best player on our team is the 78 year old Fletcher. What does that say about this other people on the roster? Think their record is fitting based on who they have over there. Here’s to bottom feeding! HTTR though.
]]>By: steelerbenhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020317
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:17:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020317Here are the problems with firing Shanahan and starting over with a new coach:

The offensive line is designed for the zone stretch running scheme. They are not particularly good at pass blocking and are undersized. There are basically three centers and one tackle. This means you are either putting the face of the franchise, who you spent an obscene amount of draft picks on, behind an offensive line that likely won’t fit the scheme or investing high draft picks and money into the O-Line.

The defense isn’t good. The safeties look lost and are easily moved out of position. Their cover skills are marginal at best, and the only decent run stopper is Reed Doughty. The line backing corp is not suited to a 3-4 scheme. Orakpo only knows how to bull rush and Kerrigan only has the speed rush, they don’t use any moves and their ability to play coverage is sad. Their inside line backers are not able to get off of blocks and don’t have much in the way of speed or power. Their nose tackle, Barry Cofield, is dong his best, but would be better at defensive end in the scheme, and I defy you to even name one of their ends without resorting to looking it up. When your best player on defense is D’Angelo Hall, you’ve got some serious work to do.

The special teams is historically bad. This is because the bottom half of the roster has no real talent on it. Their front lines are getting blown by on kick returns, Josh Morgan has still yet to block someone, their contain guys are keeping contain 30 yards off the ball and their returner has nowhere to go. On punt returns, their wings are hopeless and there doesn’t seem to be any real blocking going on. Kick and punt coverages… what kick and punt coverage teams?

Finally, at the skill positions, Alfred Morris, Pierre Garcon and Jordan Reid all play very well, but everyone else looks like they are still learning how to catch. Hands of stone.

Firing Shanahan means that you need to basically rebuild the ENTIRE roster. And even with the cap money back, that is too much to ask.

Better to stay the course and make changes in scouting department.

]]>By: psuorioleshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020289
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:04:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020289As an outsider, this says more about RGIII than it does Shanahan…. interesting to see what happens with this team.
]]>By: losntina69http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020272
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:57:29 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020272Either one of two things need to happen this off season. One keep Shanny and fire everyone else, his son, Haslett, burns and Bruce Allen. Or two fire Shanny and everyone else and start over. With the craziness that occurred this year, you can’t bring back the coaching staff intact. There is no way, that they can do that and think that things will get better next year.
]]>By: wwwfellahttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020252
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:51:14 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020252if there’s such bad feelings between them why didnt u here about this last year when the skins were winning? #HTTR
]]>By: keltictimhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020249
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:50:55 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020249Anytime I’m feeling down about my pats all I gotta do is look at a redskins article and read the comments. Always good for a laugh just like the organization. A joke.
]]>By: harrisonhits2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020246
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:49:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020246Lol yeah PLEASE Washington team, keep the Shannys !

The entire rest of the league looks forward to another year of comedy football brought to you by lil’ Danny Snyder and the Shanahans.

]]>By: realitypolicehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020240
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:49:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020240Easy for him to say. He won’t be around to experience the train wreck this team will be next year if Shanahan is back.
]]>By: operations666http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020218
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:43:35 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020218Shanahan has been horrible as Redskins coach. The defense and special teams are historically bad.

We all know how he handled RG3’s health issues in 2012, too.

No thanks. Can his butt now, Dan.

]]>By: cjspiller12http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020216
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:43:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020216I’m thinking London has taken too many blows to the head on this one.
]]>By: gregoryw1965http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020211
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:40:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020211I have been a redskins fan for years.

As a head coach how can you hire so many inexperience position coaches and expect your team to succeed. I think Coach Shanahan is a great offensive mind, however lack team building and team managing skills.

Dan gave Mike keys to the bus, however it is time to find another driver.

]]>By: pftbrohttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020207
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:38:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020207This joker owes his whole career to John Elway and the Bronco’s success, has done nothing on his own, ever.
]]>By: wisconsinhillfolkhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020204
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:38:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020204Bull crap! Snyder should fire Shanahans and keep his ass in court fighting for that $7 million for the next 20 years.

Al Davis was bat-bleep crazy (towards the end), but he believed in punishing incompetence where his billion dollar organization was concerned. He would have been able to see right through the lowlife Shanahans has become.

]]>By: irishnativesonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020199
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:36:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020199When was Fletcher last examined for a concussion?
]]>By: neisha75http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020197
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:36:18 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020197Great player… Poor coaching evaluation.
]]>By: brutus9448http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020184
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:33:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020184the problem with the redskins is not shanahan, its snyder. He needs to let his coach do his job and not undermine him. treating RGIII differently and pampering him is not gonna help his team
]]>By: packerbackernjhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020177
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:30:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020177One of the most under rated players in nfl history. Guy can play with the best of them.
]]>By: lawyermalloyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020165
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:28:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020165I think Shanahan has already burnt that bridge with Dan Snyder, never to be repaired!
]]>By: weepingjebushttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020163
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:27:31 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020163If someone on the coaching staff googles “special teams” that might also help.
]]>By: ravanatorhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020161
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:26:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020161So nice, a washed up linebacker giving his opinion on a washed up coach. R-Words fans wish their franchise was run like the Ravens, the defending Superbowl champs.

#raygodlewis
#ravensnation
#flacco>rg3

]]>By: bobleblahhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020158
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:26:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020158I feel like I’m taking crazy pills!
]]>By: stoutfileshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/18/fletcher-thinks-shanahan-should-stay-as-redskins-coach/#comment-3020156
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:26:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2232019#comment-3020156The coach really isn’t the problem. Giving away all your picks for a QB when your team is not solid already was the problem. They overachieved last year with an easy schedule, and now they’re being exposed. Had they just continued to build the team they’d be better off.

Shanahan didn’t want RGIII, he was forced to take him. You can’t hire a coach who has a plan, and then say “I’m altering the deal, pray I don’t alter it any further.” He’s got no draft picks to work with, and an injured player he’s been forced to play all year.